Online soccer gear store

Players, parents of youth players, adult league teams and fans looking for gear they can't easily find in big sporting goods stores.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail price on each item, plus extra from bundles such as a cleat, sock and shin guard set.

• Knowing soccer gear and sizing
• Online selling and basic photography
• Inventory tracking
• Customer service

• Sales tax registration and collection rules in your state, and in states you ship to, check with your state tax agency
• Brands may require approval or minimum orders before they sell to you as a dealer
• Counterfeit or unlicensed jerseys can lead to legal trouble, buy only from reputable suppliers
• Returns on wrong sizes can eat into margin, set a clear returns policy
• If you store stock at home, check HOA or lease rules and any home occupation permit

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your web store. Starting with a narrow niche can help you keep your initial inventory small.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your niche, product range and how much time you put in. These are estimates, and returns on wrong sizes can eat into your margin.

Check sales tax registration and collection rules in your state and the states you ship to with your state tax agency. Also check brand dealer approval, buy only from reputable suppliers, and review any HOA, lease or home occupation rules.